Lakehead Term Position

[The Lake Effect]

Department of Sociology


Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus is seeking a candidate for a Limited Term appointment (2 years) in the Department of Sociology at the level of Assistant Professor commencing August 1, 2014.

The successful candidate will have a strong background and interest in teaching social theory, and expertise in either health and illness, social justice/criminology, or globalization/popular culture. A PhD in Sociology is required.

Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, sample course outline for Soci 2111 - Perspectives in Social Thought (our 2nd year theory course), a sample outline for a course in the area of the applicant's additional expertise, and teaching evaluations. Please also give the names and contact information for three referees. Submit to:

Dr. Sharon-Dale Stone
Chair, Department of Sociology
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Email: [e-mail]
Tel: [phone]

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.

A completed Confirmation of Immigration/Citizenship Status should accompany your package. This form is available on our website at hr.lakeheadu.ca/pdf/immig.pdf

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

hr.lakeheadu.ca/employment.php?empid=1040

[Fingers crossing]

Last year, this exact position was advertised as a 3 year term and an internal candidate was hired. I hope this time around it's open to external candidates as it's a great place!

[Ah, Canada]

Land of the inside hires and American PhDs.